Aug. 19-23. Fair rides and concessions (Aug. 19, 5-10 p.m., & Aug. 20-23, 1-10 p.m.) and a bingo tent, along with livestock shows, chainsaw wood-carving demos, truck and tractor pulls, demolition derbies, and "Nature's Creation of Life," an exhibit of calves, piglets, lambs, and chicks, some likely to be born during the fair. The Chelsea Fair Parade begins at 1 p.m. on Aug. 23. Also on Aug. 23 at 12:45 p.m., "Run for the Rolls" ($15 for individuals, $35 for families, at runfortherolls.com or by calling 475-0843), a 1-mile run/walk from the Chelsea Fire House (Taylor at Old US-12) to the fairgrounds. Awards; overall and age division winners also receive a dozen Common Grill rolls. Complete schedule available at chelseafair.org.
8 a.m.-10 p.m., Chelsea Fairgrounds, Old US-12 at Manchester, Chelsea. $7 (kids 10 & under, free) daily admission; $25 5-day pass. Free admission for seniors age 65 & over on Aug. 21. 323-7085 before fair; 475-1270 during fair week.

Drop in and enjoy playing with your little one(s) (ages 6 months - 4 years welcome) in our cheerful safe play space. We will have lots of toys for all ages to play with. There's a slide, kitchen, ride-on toys and tons of other options. We'll even be bringing in the swings and Jump-a-roo for the little ones.This is an open play session. Parents/caregivers supervise and socialize. Bring a friend, bring the kids and let them play while you get a chance to chat or meet new friends while you are here. Coffee and snacks available for $1.You are welcome to bring your own snacks for your family (no peanuts/ peanut products please).
Lamaze Family Center Ann Arbor, 2855 Boardwalk. $5 per child. 734-973-1014. info@lamazefamilycenter.orgwww.lamazefamilycenter.org [map]

Larry Cat in Space (12:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri. in July) is a playful cartoon about an inquisitive cat that learns more than it wanted to know about life in space when it stows away on a shuttle to be with its owner, a scientist on her way to the Moon.

The Little Star That Could (12:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri. in Aug.) is about an average yellow star on a search for a planet of its own to warm who meets other stars on the way and learns about the solar system. Stars to Starfish ((12:30 p.m. Sat.) is an animated show that compares the exploration of outer space with the exploration of the Earth's oceans.

Light Years from Andromeda (2:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri.) is an audiovisual show narrated by Star Trek actor Michael Dorn that shows the changes that occurred on Earth during the 2.8 million years it took a light beam to travel from Andromeda.

Hubble Vision (2:30 p.m. Sat.) is an audiovisual show about the discoveries made by the Hubble Space Telescope.

August 20 - 12:30pm to 3:00pmGerman Star with David LarwaLearn to fold a German star (Advent star, Danish star, Froebel star, Polish star, Swedish star, Christmas star). This traditional Christmas decoration, common in many countries is made of paper. In this session you will learn to fold the German star and to create a Christmas wreath with your stars. A great activity before the busy holiday season. $35 includes all materials.
USArtQuest, 18650 W. Old US 12, Chelsea, MI 48118, Chelsea. $35. 734-562-2662. AskAnything@usartquest.comhttp://www.usartquest.com [map]

Are you an adult looking for a ballet class for beginners? Or a budding aerialist who needs little help with your form? Perhaps you have heard phrases bandied about such as, "Point your feet.", "Put energy in your arms.", or "Straighten those legs for a long line." If so then Ballet Conditioning is for you! Strengthening feet, cultivating grace, and improving balance are just some of the aspects that will be explored in this class. There will be a ballet barre followed by easy center work. All levels are welcome!$12 for a single class$75 for a seven week series
A2 Aviary, 4720 S. State Rd. $12-$75. 734-726-0353. contact@a2aviary.comhttp://a2aviary.com/offerings/ballet/ [map]

Every Tues. Apr.-Oct. 20-mile ride, at various paces, through Milan to the area around Britton-Macon.
5:30 p.m., meet at Saline municipal parking lot, Ann Arbor Rd. south of US-12, Saline. Free. 747-1862.

Carvers of all abilities invited to work on projects, with help from club members. Knives and block-out and rough-cut patterns for sale.
6-8 p.m., Saline Area Senior Center, 7190 N. Maple, Saline. Free. 944-1918. [map]

Look no further for that chill adult ballet class you've been seeking! Ballet 2 is a great class for bringing ballet back into your life in a relaxed fashion. This class is aimed at those who have some previous ballet experience and would like to continue their technique. There is a full barre followed by center work and choreography such as classical ballet variations adjusted to be in slippers. Please join us for a fun dance experience!$15 for a single class$90 for a seven week session
A2 Aviary, 4720 S. State Rd. $15-$90. (734) 726-0353. contact@a2aviary.comhttp://a2aviary.com/offerings/ballet-2/ [map]

The best-selling writer Kathleen Finn, best known for her 2007 memoir The Sharper Your Knife, the Less You Cry, discusses her new memoir about her love of food and her experience growing up in the Midwest. Signing.
7 p.m., Nicola's, 2513 Jackson, Westgate shopping center. Free. 662-0600. [map]

Modern dance can be anything from bouncing across floor emulating frying bacon to executing the perfect triple pirouette. This class will draw from both ends of the spectrum to meet in the middle by exploring such concepts in modern dance techniques as breath, fall and recover, and spirals. So come roll on the floor, jump like a stag, or simply find beauty in stillness! This class will focus on fun as we learn technique and small phrases over the seven week session. All ability levels are welcome as the class will be structured to accommodate those new to dance as well as the more experienced.$15 for a single class$90 for a seven week session
A2 Aviary, 4720 S. State Rd. $15-$90. (734) 726-0353. contact@a2aviary.comhttp://a2aviary.com/offerings/modern-dance/ [map]

Every Wed., June-Aug. Singers of all abilities invited to join in singing madrigals and other Elizabethan part songs in a casual, sociable setting in a private home.
7:30 p.m., location TBA. Free. 973-3264, 994-3438.

Folk, country-folk, and gospel tunes, along with songs by such contemporary songwriters as John Prine, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Michael Nesmith, and Lennon & McCartney, by this popular local folksinger who sings in a clear, strong voice. Her 2013 CD We Are Each Other's Angels has been getting airplay around the world.
8 p.m., The Ark, 316 S. Main. Tickets $15 in advance at the Michigan Union Ticket Office (mutotix.com) and theark.org, and at the door. To charge by phone, call 763-TKTS. [map]

Have you ever wanted to be a mermaid? How about a unicorn? Luna will teach you how, and so much more in this intro to burlesque technique and group choreography class! Dance for fun, dance for exercise. This class will include a jazz-based warmup to get your body ready to move and exercises to teach you the theory and technique of burlesque. We will then work on choreographed routines to build confidence and style for stage and for life! All students enrolled in the full seven week session will have the opportunity to perform their group routine at LIFT OFF, our student showcase.$12 for a single class$75 for a 7 week session
A2 Aviary, 4720 S. State Rd, Ann Arbor, MI. $12-$75. 734-726-0353. contact@a2aviary.comhttp://a2aviary.com/offerings/burlesque-1/ [map]